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Uncommonneighbour
The correct spelling is neighbour.
How to pronounce neighbour
/ˈneɪbə/
nounIPA: /ˈneɪbə/
Say it like: Nay-bow-r
The correct spelling is neighbour. A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position. For example: "My neighbour has two noisy cats."
Usage Examples
“My neighbour has two noisy cats.”
“Though France neighbours Germany, its culture is significantly different.”
“That sort of talk is neighbouring on treason.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person living on adjacent or nearby land; a person situated adjacently or nearby; anything (of the same type of thing as the subject) in an adjacent or nearby position.
- 2.One who is near in sympathy or confidence.
- 3.A fellow human being.
verb
- 1.To be adjacent to
- 2.(followed by "on"; figurative) To be similar to, to be almost the same as.
- 3.To associate intimately with; to be close to.
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